Henson Robinson Zoo
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The Henson Robinson Zoo is a private nonprofit zoo
serving the population of the greater Springfield, Illinois
, United States, metropolitan area. The zoo was built in 1968-1970 on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield
, and opened in 1970.
The Henson Robinson Zoo is affiliated with the Springfield Park District. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
. As of 2009, it housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 90 separate species
. The zoo charges an admission fee.
Zoo
A zoological garden, zoological park, menagerie, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred....
serving the population of the greater Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
, United States, metropolitan area. The zoo was built in 1968-1970 on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield
Lake Springfield
Lake Springfield is a 4,260 acre reservoir located in the city of Springfield, Illinois, southeast of downtown. It is 560 feet above sea level...
, and opened in 1970.
The Henson Robinson Zoo is affiliated with the Springfield Park District. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums was founded in 1924 and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.The AZA headquarters is located in Silver...
. As of 2009, it housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 90 separate species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
. The zoo charges an admission fee.